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trussing

truss·ing
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [truhs-ing]
    • /ˈtrʌs ɪŋ/
    • /trʌs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [truhs-ing]
    • /ˈtrʌs ɪŋ/

Definitions of trussing word

  • noun trussing Civil Engineering, Building Trades. any of various structural frames based on the geometric rigidity of the triangle and composed of straight members subject only to longitudinal compression, tension, or both: functions as a beam or cantilever to support bridges, roofs, etc. Compare complete (def 8), incomplete (def 3), redundant (def 5c). any of various structural frames constructed on principles other than the geometric rigidity of the triangle or deriving stability from other factors, as the rigidity of joints, the abutment of masonry, or the stiffness of beams. 1
  • noun trussing Medicine/Medical. an apparatus consisting of a pad usually supported by a belt for maintaining a hernia in a reduced state. 1
  • noun trussing Horticulture. a compact terminal cluster or head of flowers growing upon one stalk. 1
  • noun trussing Nautical. a device for supporting a standing yard, having a pivot permitting the yard to swing horizontally when braced. 1
  • noun trussing a collection of things tied together or packed in a receptacle; bundle; pack. 1
  • noun trussing Chiefly British. a bundle of hay or straw, especially one containing about 56 pounds (25.4 kg) of old hay, 60 pounds (27.2 kg) of new hay, or 36 pounds (16.3 kg) of straw. 1

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Origin of trussing

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English trossinge; see truss, -ing1

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Parts of speech for Trussing

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

trussing popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for trussing

verb trussing

  • bale — A bale is a large quantity of something such as hay, cloth, or paper, tied together tightly.
  • girth — the measure around anything; circumference.

noun trussing

  • ligature — the act of binding or tying up: The ligature of the artery was done with skill.

Antonyms for trussing

verb trussing

  • disjoin — to undo or prevent the junction or union of; disunite; separate.
  • loose — free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end.

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